Christian Publishers Accepting Submissions

What we look for in a submission

A good submission is more than a genre label. It has a story worth following, a voice that feels intentional, and a clear idea of the reader it wants to serve. We are especially interested in imaginative books that give readers a place to wonder, whether that journey moves through a distant galaxy, an unfamiliar kingdom, a frontier town, or a child’s first grand adventure.

The current Strangers and Pilgrims shelf spans Christian fantasy, science fiction, children’s adventures, westerns, mysteries, comics, and activity books. That range matters because it reflects a simple belief: clean, enjoyable storytelling is not confined to one kind of book. Your manuscript should know what it wants to be, while still offering a reading experience that belongs beside these titles.

• Stories with an engaging premise, clear characters, and a sense of forward movement.
• Manuscripts that respect readers who prefer to avoid profanity and explicit sexual content.
• Books that can meet readers with imagination, conviction, and an honest sense of consequence.

A clear fit before you send your work

Submission is easier when the publisher’s standards are visible from the beginning. Strangers and Pilgrims Publishing is Christian-based, and that perspective informs the kind of reading experience we are trying to create. We want stories that can be given to a fellow reader, shared around a family, or enjoyed by someone who is tired of wondering whether a promising premise will take an unwanted turn.

That does not mean every story must look alike. A strong fantasy can contain hardship and high stakes. Science fiction can wrestle with questions about courage, loyalty, and responsibility. Children’s books can be playful, strange, and full of surprise. The important question is how the story handles its material and whether it belongs in a catalog built around clean, imaginative reading.

Before you submit, take time to read the publishing terms and editorial standards. They explain the expectations around content, author approval, publishing support, and the wider relationship. A good fit should feel clear on both sides, not like a mystery hidden behind a submission button.

How to submit your manuscript

1. Start with the publishing inquiry. Use the short form to introduce yourself and your story. It includes a few direct questions about content so you can establish the fit early.
2. Read the terms. The terms explain the publisher’s standards and approach. They are worth reading before you share your manuscript, because a thoughtful submission starts with shared expectations.
3. Email your first chapter. Send the first chapter to the address listed on the submission page. Include enough context for the opening to make sense, such as the title, genre, and a brief description of the story.
4. Keep the conversation straightforward. Tell us what you need to know, whether that is about the manuscript, the process, or whether the story is right for this catalog. Clear questions make for a more useful first exchange.

The submission page is the right place to begin, and the first chapter is the next practical step. There is no need to turn the first message into a full marketing package. A concise introduction and a strong opening do more useful work than a stack of promises.

Publishing support that keeps the author involved

Once a story moves beyond the initial conversation, the work of publishing involves more than putting words on a page. Editorial attention helps a manuscript read cleanly. Cover design gives the book a proper first impression. Formatting, production, and distribution shape how the finished story reaches the people it was written for.

Strangers and Pilgrims Publishing describes a collaborative approach to those steps. Authors are sent editorial changes for approval, and cover work is also approved by the author. When a project calls for it, human editors and illustrators can be part of the process. That involvement matters because your book should still feel like your book when it reaches a reader’s hands.

The best first conversation is an honest one. Share the heart of the story, the genre it belongs to, and the audience you picture opening the book. A clear description helps everyone spend less time guessing and more time deciding whether the work and the publisher are moving toward the same kind of finished story.

For a writer considering a smaller independent publisher, that kind of clarity is valuable. You are not simply looking for a place to upload a file. You are looking for people who understand the audience, care about the presentation, and can help a story become a book readers are glad to pass along.